Sen. Johnny Isakson
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District SD-GA
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 64
Sponsored Legislation
US Congress 115th Congress
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 [S.784]
[Veterans ]
[Social Security ]
[Disabilities ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2017, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Each such increase shall be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 05/17/2017
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Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017 [S.794]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the process by which Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) issue and reconsider local coverage determinations (LCDs) that: (1) are new, (2) restrict or substantively revise existing LCDs, or (3) are otherwise specified in regulation. (MACs are private insurers that process Medicare claims within specified geographic areas.) Before such an LCD may take effect, the MAC issuing the determination must, with respect
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/30/2017
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Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act Restraining Excessive Seizure of Property through the Exploitation of Civil Asset Forfeiture Tools Act [S.824]
[Finance ]
[Crime ]
[Taxes ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act Restraining Excessive Seizure of Property through the Exploitation of Civil Asset Forfeiture Tools Act This bill revises the authority and procedures that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses to seize property that has been structured to avoid Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) reporting requirements. The IRS may only seize property it suspects has been structured to avoid BSA reporting requirements if the property was derived from an illegal source or the funds were structured for the purpose of concealing the violation of
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/04/2017
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AGOA and MCA Modernization Act African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act [S.832]
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[International ]
[Economic Development ]
AGOA and MCA Modernization Act African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act This bill directs the President to establish a website for the collection and dissemination of information regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Department of State is urged to encourage eligible sub-Saharan African countries to use AGOA benefits. The President is urged to: facilitate trans-boundary trade among eligible sub-Saharan African countries; provide AGOA benefits training for business and government trade
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 10/17/2017
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Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 [S.870]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: extend the Independence at Home demonstration program; modify provisions regarding access to home dialysis therapy under Medicare and special needs plans under Medicare Advantage (MA); expand testing of the MA Value-Based Insurance Design test model; allow an MA plan to provide additional telehealth benefits to enrollees and, to chronically ill enrollees, certain supplemental health
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Finance. Reported By Senator Hatch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-146. on 08/03/2017
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Lifetime Income Disclosure Act [S.868]
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[Pensions ]
[Retirement ]
Lifetime Income Disclosure Act This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to require pension benefit statements to include a lifetime income disclosure at least once during any 12-month period. The disclosure must set forth the lifetime income stream equivalent of the total benefits accrued with respect to the participant or beneficiary. The "lifetime income stream equivalent of the total benefits accrued" is the amount of monthly payments the participant or beneficiary would receive if the total accrued benefits
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Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Murphy
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/06/2017
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End Government Shutdowns Act [S.918]
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End Government Shutdowns Act This bill provides specified continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect after the fiscal year begins. The appropriations are provided to continue to fund programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 04/24/2017
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Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act [S.926]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[National Security ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act This bill allows the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. on 07/19/2017
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A resolution supporting the designation of April 2017 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". [SR-140]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2017 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". Designates April 2017 as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Expresses support for research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease. Recognizes individuals living with Parkinson's disease who participate in clinical trials. Commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals across the United States working to improve the quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson's disease and their families.
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Isakson
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2536; Text: Cr S2534) on 04/25/2017
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A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 18th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 1 through May 5, 2017. [SR-148]
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A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 18th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 1 through May 5, 2017. Congratulates the students, families, teachers, administrators, and staff of public charter schools across the United States for: (1) making ongoing contributions to public education, (2) making impressive strides in closing the academic achievement gap in U.S. schools,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2654; Text: Cr S2652) on 05/01/2017